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In 11th-century feudal Japan, following the exile of an idealistic governor, his wife and children are separated by slave traders; the children, Zushio and Anju, are sold into brutal servitude under the cruel bailiff Sansho.
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- Where can I watch Sansho the Bailiff online?
- You can stream Sansho the Bailiff on NettMovies. Open the title page and press Watch to start playback.
- When did Sansho the Bailiff come out?
- Sansho the Bailiff was released in 1954.
- What genre is Sansho the Bailiff?
- Sansho the Bailiff is a drama film.
- How long is Sansho the Bailiff?
- Sansho the Bailiff runs about 2h 4m (124 minutes).
- Who stars in Sansho the Bailiff?
- Sansho the Bailiff stars Kinuyo Tanaka, Yoshiaki Hanayagi, Kyōko Kagawa, and Eitarō Shindō.
- How is Sansho the Bailiff rated?
- Sansho the Bailiff currently scores 8.1 out of 10 based on aggregated viewer ratings.
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